Activities Assistant Job at St. Margaret's Center, Albany, NY

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  • St. Margaret's Center
  • Albany, NY

Job Description

Activities Assistant
Resident Life

Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem | Day Shift

St. Margaret's Center , an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services, is a 94-bed pediatric and young adult skilled nursing facility located in Albany, NY. Founded in 1883, St. Margaret's Center serves medically fragile infants, children, and young adults on a single, dedicated campus.

We specialize in providing innovative, long-term, 24-hour medical care in a nurturing, home-like environment. At St. Margaret's , residents are seen as kids first-not conditions. Our focus is on creating a full childhood experience that includes activities, education, family involvement, friendships, and community connections.

As an Activities Assistant , you will support the Resident Life team in providing therapeutic recreation programs and meaningful experiences for residents at St. Margaret's Center. These programs are designed to enhance each child's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development while promoting joy, engagement, and quality of life.

What will I do as an Activities Assistant?

  • Assist with planning and facilitating therapeutic recreation activities
  • Support residents' participation in programs that promote growth and development
  • Follow established care plans and safety guidelines
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with residents, families, and team members

Requirements for an Acitivites Assistant:

  • Ability to follow directions and communicate clearly
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of one (1) year of related experience, preferably providing care and recreational programming for individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

What Makes St. Margaret's a Great Place to Work?

  • Specialty pediatric facility-the only nursing facility in Albany serving infants through young adults
  • Smaller units (average of 16 residents per unit)
  • Higher staffing ratios
  • Playful, growth-focused environment
  • All school-aged residents receive on-site school services
  • Strong emphasis on inclusion, community outings, and education
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials

Learn more about St. Margaret's Center here:

Benefits:
As an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services, St. Margaret's Center offers a mission-driven career with competitive benefits, including:

  • Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans
  • Paid holidays, bereavement leave, and jury duty
  • 401(k) retirement program
  • Tuition assistance
  • Referral bonus program
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Free life insurance and long-term disability insurance
  • Career development opportunities
  • Staff recognition and wellness programs
  • Voluntary supplemental insurance options (disability, life, accident, critical illness, and more)

At The Center for Disability Services, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Job Tags

Daily paid, Full time, Part time, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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